Sacramento Police Department detectives are investigating a suspicious death that has been determined to be a homicide.  Homicide detectives are seeking the community’s assistance and are asking anybody with information regarding this incident to contact the police department.

On January 27, 2020 at approximately 12:16 p.m. patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of 43rd Avenue after fire personnel had arrived on scene of a death that appeared suspicious.  Officers arrived on scene and began a preliminary investigation into the death.  Homicide detectives, crime scene investigators, and the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office responded to continue the investigation. Upon further examination of the body, detectives discovered that the male had sustained a gunshot wound.

Detectives have conducted a thorough canvass of the area.  Crime scene investigators have processed the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the victim after next of kin have been notified.

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this homicide to contact the dispatch center at (916) 264-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.  Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.